Crime

Stalking suspect sought by Georgetown County captured in Texas

A fugitive sought by the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office on stalking charges was captured in Texas on Tuesday, according to the department.

Johnny Craig Martin, who wanted on several counts of stalking across multiple jurisdictions, was apprehended by the Texas Highway Patrol near Tyler, Texas, according to a release from the Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office.

Johnny Craig Martin
Johnny Craig Martin Georgetown County Sheriff’s Office

Martin, 56, is being held at Smith County Jail and awaiting extradition to Georgetown County.

David Wetzel: 843-626-0295, @MYBSports

This story was originally published January 30, 2018 at 7:47 PM with the headline "Stalking suspect sought by Georgetown County captured in Texas."

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